Sparrow Club

Highland's Sparrow

It is with
a broken heart that we are letting you know that Highland's Sparrow, Remi, passed away
Thursday, March 10, 2011. It is comforting to know that Remi was at home
and with her family for the last week and not in a hospital.

Our support of the Robinson family will continue. We
thank Remi for the invaluable lessons she has taught our Highland
community over the past six months.

Donations
can be made to the Highland PTO and will be deposited in the Robinson Sparrow
Account.A donation box can be found in
the Highland front office.

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11/16/10 Update - Pennies for Remi, Highland's Sparrow

Friday,
November 19, is the last day of our penny drive. The first week's
total was $691.70. The second week's count is happening today.
Sparrow funds will help Remi's family with their ongoing medical bills
as well as prescriptions and transportation costs resulting from many
trips to Portland.

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Highland’s Sparrow News

Remi Robinson is a beauti

ful 2 year old little girl. At 18 months of age, Remi’s parents noticed that she was falling

down when walking. Remi’s doctor referred her to a neurologist and on January 28th it was discovered that Remi

had a brain tumor.

The family was referred to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland for treatment. She underwent surgery to

remove the tumor that sat between her spine and cerebellum. It was then that they were told that Remi had cancer,

a brain tumor known as medulloblastoma.

Remi has undergone chemotherapy and radiation, with several serious set backs due to common viruses attacking

her immunosuppressed system. At one point, Remi spent 82 days in the hospital. But, this little fighter has battled

back against the odds.

Today, Remi is suffering from the effects of infections and radiation. She has many medications to take and will

return to Portland on November 3 for an MRI to check her status. Her battle is far from over. But, for the next

few weeks, she is happy to be home with her parents and brothers Preston, 12, Ky,4, Jackson, 4, and Bronson, 3

months.

Sparrow funds will help this family with their ongoing medical bills as well as prescriptions and transportation costs

resulting from many trips to Portland.

The Delgado family will be sponsoring Highland’s Sparrow once again this year.